Been wanting to try this place since i saw it randomly one day getting coffee a couple doors over. What intrigued me was the eye catching theme of a fun comic book/ toy / cartoon vibe. I love all places that have a theme that sets them apart from other establishments. Especially ones that have names for their menu items that are jovial. There's ample seating and the place is fun inside, with comic books on the walls, toys displayed and bright colors everywhere it really gives a burst of dopamine when you come in. We were greeted initially by the gentleman at the counter. He was super friendly and asked if we had any questions. Idk bout yall but when we go somewhere and the person refers to you as "boss" you can kinda feel the vibe that you're gonna get good service. And it was exactly spot on. The dude helped us with questions we had and after ordering let us know he'd bring our food to us. We waited a couple mins and our food came out! Initially my first thought was "damn, they're not stingy with their portions here!" We opted for the Goku fries and a regular Deadpool sandwich. It being our first time we wanted to try different flavors. BRUH, that food smacked SO HARD! We slammed everything and kept saying, wow this is good. The ingredients were fresh, the green sauce (whatever it is) was delicious on our sandwich! We will for sure be back & tell all of our friends about this place! read more

Crave subs - Deadpool & Goku Black Fries - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Crave Subs is a fun little sandwich spot with a comic book theme. All the sandwiches are named after cartoon characters, which makes the menu pretty cool. We tried the Ed Edd and Eddy and the Mr. Burns. Both were really good on Dutch crunch. We also customized our sandwiches by adding pickles, banana peppers and onions. I believe the sandwich comes with the standard lettuce and tomato. Easy place to grab a solid sandwich in my opinion. Can't go wrong with any of them. We'll be back to try their fries and other sandwiches. read more

Crave subs - Regular MR. BURNS - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Incredibly friendly and fast service The cheese sub was loaded with melty cheese Kid approved! On a crunchy Dutch bread which made it more yums! Decor is amazing and parking is limited. Grab and go vibes. Thanks! read more

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We ordered Crave Subs through DoorDash and tried the Pikachu and Grogu sandwiches. Both came with grilled chicken, and while the portions were good, the chicken itself could have used a bit more seasoning. The Dutch crunch bread had a softer, milder flavor compared to what I'm used to at places like Bara's Deli or Ike's, but the sandwich combinations were still fun and creative. I'm definitely open to giving this place another try. Maybe with a different protein next time! read more

First time eating here. & their food is . We ordered the crave box. My sandwich was Grogu & the fries were Vegeta fries. For myself personally, I would say a little less sauce for the fries. I kinda got tired of the sauce after a while. Overall, the food was ! I called in the order, & the person who helped me provided some good customer service. read more

Crave subs - Mini 4in Grogu Vegeta Fries Crave Box - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Location is in a decent area. Parking right in the front. Service was fast and friendly. Came in here during lunch time and we did not know what to order and we were easily convinced with the recommendations from the cashier. I got the red storm and my friend got ed edd and eddy. Love the scenery here the decor. Location so clean and cute. Definitely recommend and will return. We loved our choices. 10/10 read more

Crave subs - Mini Red storm & Regular Ed Edd N Eddy - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Delicious sandwiches and friendly, efficient service. Their Dutch is has actual crunch to it, unlike most other delis. My only thing was that they go heavy on the sauce, but that's just their style, so not really a complaint. I'll just ask for light sauce next time. Cool space too. Stylish, roomy, and inviting. I'll be back! read more

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Hands down one of our fave spot to get sandwiches. The service was quick. They have kiosk that you can place your orders. The inside takes me back to the 90s. So many cool things inside. You can even purchase comic books from there. Our fave is the red storm and Patrick star. Definitely a much treat. Ouu and their tweety bird salad. Recommend for a good sammy. read more

Ambiance: casual, has seatings Service: nice FOOD: The bread has a nice crisp to it, love the ratio of the meats and veggies and their crave sauce just made it a perfect sandwich! My favorites were their ED EDD N EDDY (pastrami, turkey, and beef salami) & BUZZLIGHT (turkey pesto) Tip// ask for extra crave sauce on the side They also have loaded curly fries that's a good appetizer to share!! read more

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My husband has been annoying me about Crave Sandwiches for way too long, so I finally gave in... and unfortunately for me, he was right. The sandwiches were amazing, the staff was super nice, and the comic décor is awesome. Great food, fun vibes, and now I have to admit he has good taste. We'll definitely be back. read more

I was really hoping to like this place because it's so hard to find a good sandwich place that's not in San Francisco! Portions are not as claimed, half my sandwich was the size of my pinky. The Barney sandwich was just ok, nothing special flavor wise. The wolverine fries were missing toppings (jalapeños). Gave it one star because the fries had good flavor even I didn't get jalapeños. read more

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The customer service stood out almost immediately! As soon as you walk through the door, there's a 6ft guy behind the register with a huge smile that greets you. The menu selection is simple and it gives you all ingredients included in your sandwich or specialty fries - ( if you go on a weekend). I got my sandwich with extra aioli. The meat portions were enough to make another sandwich if you wanted to. And it had so much flavor. My only regret is not getting a bigger one! Oh, did I mention the meat is Halal?! For those of you that don't know what that mean, Google! If you're a big Anime or comic book fan, then you have to swingby to at least check out the cool decor and say hey to the guys that work there. I am definitely returning on a weekend this time to try their steak fries. read more

This is more on a 2.5 star review. There was really nothing wrong about this place, it's just forgettable. I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and we finally remembered we wanted to try it. Came here with the family. We got the Patrick Star, the Barney, the kid's chicken tenders and an order of curly fries. The sandwich was just okay nothing to write home about. I didn't really taste anything Korean BBQ about it. The Barney was okay, I think more meat would have been good. The chicken tenders were whatever; pretty good size for a teenie bopper appetite. The curly fries were good. Overall, it was just meh. The appeal I think is because they're halal and maybe they cook/fry the chicken fresh?? Not really sure on the freshness. The fries fo sho were frozen. The decor of superheroes I guess is interesting, but it just felt cluttered. The place just reminded me of a mix of hippie's brew and Ike's sandwiches. Gimmicky named sandwiches, but it felt like the same sandwich with a different sauces. Plus it takes about 30 mins for your order to come out. They have a lot of online orders so that could be it too?? Overall, if in the area maybe stop by. Their parking is a little confusing. It's a shared parking lot with a bunch of other businesses but didn't seem to be open. There are way better sandwiches out there. read more

I had the crave Reuben and it was so amazing! I'll definitely be back! They have a good variety of options to pick from too. I can't wait to come back actually. read more

Had Crave Subs for lunch and everything hit the spot. I ordered the Mr. Incredible, 12 inch on Dutch crunch with fries, and a mini Patrick Star sandwich. I asked for my sandwich to be cored and they did it perfectly. The Crave sauce, a sweet and creamy garlic sauce with a hint of jalapeno flavor, was a fantastic match with the savory pastrami, fresh lettuce and tomato, and that perfectly crisp but not too hard Dutch crunch bread. The Patrick Star was also a winner with crispy juicy chicken strips, Crave sauce, and melted pepper jack cheese. We placed our order through Yelp for pickup, so we didn't interact much with the staff, but they made sure our full order was complete. We also got two cookies, chocolate chip and Dubai chocolate, along with curly fries and jalapeno chips. Both cookies were excellent. This spot is a great choice for sandwiches if you're in the area. We ate ours in the car and still enjoyed every bite. read more

Crave subs - Mr. incredible - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Fun sub shop with a really entertaining theme of cartoons, comics, etc. Halal meats and tons of vegan options. Get a loaded fry and sandwich combo to really get the full experience. read more

Great staff. Service quick service. The Marvel cartoon theme inside is super cool. Every kids dream. Sandwiches are amazing. Fresh ingredients. Definitely prefer over ikes. read more

Do yourself a favor and skip subway forever, come here instead!! Super yummy and lots of different sandwiches for all types. The workers are fast and kind and the space is very nerdy retro (comics and such decor). I love the Turkey fight club but some other orders my family have gotten were pretty good too (Mr Incredibles, Madagascar, Shaggy, and Ed Edd and Eddy). read more

Crave subs - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Okay after seeing this place going viral many times on social media, we HAD to try it. & let me tell you, we were NOT disappointed! Make sure you order online as the order takes up to half an hour to be ready. But we got the Patrick Star & it was sooo good! EXTREMELY filling & that crave sauce it just so tasty. The french fries were okay, but you really go for the sandwiches. We were sharing so we got the biggest size. It was about $30 so keep that in mind, but each half is Huuhe & it's way more than filling. The staff was extremely nice, the location was kinda hidden around some warehouses but that just means it's a more lowkey spot that you don't have to struggle with! We cannot wait to try more sandwiches. read more

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Oh my geez!!!! The Patrick Star sub had fried chicken, Korean BBQ sauce, Ranch, Pepper Jack Cheese and Crave sauce on a fresh Dutch crunch roll. This is a place to take someone that is a child at heart because the whole family will have many things to enjoy. read more

Crave subs - Patrick Star - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

A friendly small business on industrial blvd that's halal which is much needed here! The inside of the establishment is trendy and shows what the owners interested in and inspirations to the menu. Love the vibe immediately when you walk in. Especially if you like comics like I do I tried the Goku Black and my wife got the Deadpool both were 10/10 My review here has been long overdue finally got around to it we love you crave subs read more

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Habibi this place is halal!!! As a frequent visitor to the Berkeley location, I was thrilled to hear about their new spot in Hayward--it's much closer to home! Naturally, I couldn't miss the grand opening, and I'm delighted to share that it exceeded all my expectations and i've been a loyal customer ever since! They have been open for about a year now... The quality of the food and the service is always outstanding. Among the various combos I tried, the pastrami sandwich stood out the most. It had just the right amount of heat, and the Dutch crunch bread held all the flavors together perfectly. I also appreciated some of their vegan chicken options! They had a buffalo chicken sammy that would make any human drool, vegan or not. It's a wonderful way to bring together both the Halal and vegan communities under one roof. What makes Crave Subs even more special is their commitment to inclusivity, everyone is welcome. The grand opening event itself was a blast. The ambiance was electric, thanks to the live music and the DJ who kept the energy high all evening. If you haven't visited yet, I highly recommend checking out the Hayward location--you won't be disappointed! read more

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I came here on Friday, April 18th around 5:30 p.m. and ordered the $20 Vegan Stormfly sandwich with regular red onions and sourdough at the Hayward location. I've been here once before and had a great experience, but this time was completely disappointing. The sandwich was basically just bread. One half had no filling at all, and the other had a tiny sliver of protein--barely anything. For $20, I expected a quality, balanced sandwich. It felt like I was eating a bread sandwich, and it was honestly unacceptable. It was so bad it made me not want to come back. Also, do not eat in person here. Nothing is accessible to customers. You have to ask for every single thing--napkins, ketchup, utensils, everything. There are no condiments or basic necessities available, which makes it super inconvenient if you're dining in. Save your money and go somewhere else that actually gives you what you paid for and respects your time and experience as a customer. read more

Crave subs - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

I recently tried the Ed Edd n Eddy from Crave in Hayward and overall had a good experience. The sandwich is hefty. Full of layers of meats and cheese, all on their signature Dutch crunch bread. The crunch is crisp, and the interior pairing of flavors (turkey, pastrami, salami, provolone, etc.) brings decent balance without one element totally overpowering the others (as advertised in their menu). What worked well: The bread-to-filling ratio is well done. You get a satisfying bite without it falling apart. The "Crave sauce" was a highlight: creamy with a little zing, tying the meats and veggies together. Service was friendly and efficient . The staff seemed to take care to assemble it cleanly (I asked to have it cored, and they did so nicely). The sandwich can get messy -- lots of sauce and layers mean it leaks a bit, so napkins are a must. One or two bites felt like the salami or pastrami overwhelmed the subtler flavors (i.e. turkey), so in spots the balance wobbled. At peak times, seating is tight and the space feels a bit cramped. Overall, it's a great choice if you're craving something bold and filling. I'd order it again, maybe with a slight tweak (ask for "light on salami" or extra sauce on one side). read more

A solid 5 stars. Get the Patrick sandwich served heated. So memorable that I went back and told them how good it was. Friendly guys behind the counter. Comic book motif (and some for sale!) I'm cutting back on bread, so sandwiches are an exception. Crave is worth the bread cheat. Open around dinner hours for those late work days. Does not disappoint! read more

Good sandwich full of flavor. Great service. I had the Patrick star menu has lots of options

I love coming to Crave Subs! Must-tries are the Fat Albert, Crave Reuben, and the Ed, all amazing. The quality of the sandwiches is top-notch! Quality ingredients, generous portions, and everything is made really well. Customer service is great. Shout-out to the guy at the counter with braces and the other staff.. Super knowledgeable, patient with questions and provided fast service. Definitely worth the price!! read more

Excellent for a fast food sub! And I read that they were halal too! I did a delivery order for the Shaggy on Dutch with beef bacon and red onions and a small curly fry. Fries are very reminiscent of Arby's. The delivery was quick, order was correct, and the sandwich was really good. I liked the texture of the Dutch bread and the flavor overall was nice. Not too sure about the avocado/pesto mixture on this particular sandwich, the avocado lacked seasoning. I am also iffy on the beef bacon, first time trying it. Would def come back to try more! read more

Crave subs - Shaggy1 - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

I love that they have vegan sandwiches. Not just one, but several. I ordered online and picked up. It's only a 2 minute drive from my office. There is a small parking lot, but fills up quick as there are at least 3 other restaurants in that area. My food was ready when I arrived. The guy at the front greeted me and gave me my order. They have several seats available for dine in, but I took mine to go. I ordered a vegan sandwich, the Shrek on a dutch crunch. I love that the bread isn't too bready, it was perfect and just enough crunch. It's a very messy sandwich. It fell apart while I was eating it and I really hate messy sandwiches, but it was really tasty that I really didn't mind. Will definitely have to come back and try the other vegan sandwiches. Go check them out, they have legit sandwiches. read more

Crave subs - The Shrek1 - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Had me at halal! Menu item names are catchy I love that! I ordered catering and the person on the phone was so helpful since it was my first time. The food was amazing very reasonable in pricing and the order was ready on time. My new hidden gem read more

Found this place while looking for good vegan options to accommodate a friend who was in town. As a vegan, she was thrilled with all of the different vegan meat options and she loved her sandwich so much, she ordered a second one to take home. I found the meat sandwich I got to be pretty tasty as well. They have some pretty interesting flavor combinations, I definitely need to go back and try a few others, but I did want to at least let it be known that this place gets the vegan stamp of approval! read more

Visited them today first time to this location. The guy who took our order was pleasant, helpful, and very patient while we decided what we wanted to eat. The location was clean and the sandwiches and fries came out fast. The only thing I had to much of the boom boom sauce on my sandwich. I ordered the Boom Reaper. It was really good still and so were the Fat Albert Loaded fries. I will be back again! read more

Crave subs - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Hi I'm Erick with Stoneitup in San Leandro on YELP Well when I usually go across the 92/San Mateo bridge and I'm hungry , crave subs is definitely one of my many favoriteS Great service and a totally cool location but I'm usually a grab & gO.. read more

Food was excellent, service was quick. Lives up to the hype. We ordered Ed and Eddie, Deadpool (buffalo sauce on the side) and chicken tenders and fries. All 10/10. read more

Decided to give it a try and 10/10 sooooo good. I got the tom & Jerry on Dutch crunch. It reminded me of the ménage trois from Ike's but soooo much better. The Dutch crunch was fresh- soft on the inside with a crunch texture on the outside, like how it's suppose to be. I like how they have mini (4inch) subs sizes. It was perfect for me and my 11 yr old son. Also the option to make the sub a 12inch sandwich was really nice, my husband did the upgrade and it was huge! Def would go here over Ike's from now on! read more

Decided to stop by today to try out one of their vegan sandwiches. When I walked in the place was empty. Since it is a holiday weekend I was not expecting the place to be busy at all. Which turned out to be a good thing, in my favor since I was really hungry and I didn't have to wait no more than 1 minute to place my order. There were two staff members behind the counter and a gentlemen, which I later found out was the owner, sitting at a table I'm assuming crunching numbers. The young man that took my order was professional and polite. He seems to be new employee since he was asking "Sonny" a few questions on how to, when assisting another customer that walked in as I was eating. I came for their vegan Goku sandwich. I ordered their regular size sandwich on a wheat bread, which turned out to be really good. They're barbecue sauce gave it a nice flavor. They also use their special sauce which I have yet to find out what it is. I also added red onion & jalapenos to my Sammie! The four stars are mainly for the price of the sandwiches. The large is $20 for a vegan Goku sandwich & that maybe thier cheapest vegan sandwich. Which granted it's pretty big but nevertheless a bit pricey in my opinion. Also, all the tables seemed greasey and not cleaned which threw me off a little since like I said it was not busy at all. Overall, I liked their sandwich, the decor & also the customer service is friendly. Would I visit again. Sure, I'd bring a friend or two also. Especially a marvel fan! read more

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I decided to come here because I want to explore all the places near my job. I ended up ordered the Patrick Star. I ordered it and through 18 was pretty steep for a large sandwich. I was hella wrong, it was hefty like a new born baby. It reminded me of little luccas. For the price, it's better than the other popular place. The place is decorated with comic book characters and theres hella seating. Everything was fairly clean and it felt nice to be in there. The service was great, they have a good system and the people are hella nice. The food was hella smacking not going to lie. I picked the wrong one because it was too messy lol. BUT it was still amazing. I suggest coming here and ordering what you want. Such a good spot. Hidden gem forrreal. read more

Crave subs - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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This can easily go toe to toe with ANY sandwich place in the Bay. What makes this place so great? Quality, portions, and reasonable price. Friend picked this up for a team meeting and what a pleasant surprise! Look how huge these sandwiches are, and that is just half of the sandwich, the part I'm holding. One half is a meal by itself. It's called "the shrek" and has pesto, lettuce & tomato, arugula, a whole bunch of (vegan) turkey stuffed in there, I'm sure if green eggs and ham were a thing Crave would find a way to stuff that in there too haha. The non-vegan comes with classic turkey and cheese aka The Shaggy. If I were in the area I would definitely order again. They're super generous in their portions & looking at their menu am curious to try their other items too. Please consider opening a location in the peninsula! read more

Crave subs - Half a sub here, with my hand for reference. This thing is a monster. Huge! - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Elephant in the room. Yes, Crave Subs is similar to Ike's. Let's put it out there. Even if the owner says they did not copy them, I mean, it just feels that way. Great sandwiches with fun names, Zapps chips, free sucker with your meal, it's the vibe right? BUT one thing that I will say was noticeably different than my experience of Ike's was that their staff were friendly and helpful. I ordered on the kiosk to be able to take my time, go through their menu. And the staff there offered to answer any questions, told me to take my time, and was friendly all while training another employee. I ordered several sandwiches for me and my friends and overall, we enjoyed our sandwiches! I had the Patrick Star and thought it was flavorful and enjoyed their chicken over Ike's, less dry. I wasn't sure what to expect from Korean Fried Chicken, but it was like a slightly spicy savory Asian type of sauce. Prices are great considering you can get a regular sub for under $15 (some closer to $10) and it is still large and filling. I'm pretty sure everyone in my circle of friends (minus 1-2 really hungry guys) would order a regular and be full with that. I've shared the menu so you won't think all the sandwiches are $22 as one "helpful" review complained about. Location is far from where you would typically go to grab a lunch unless you work out in the area. If I worked in the area, I would go more often. Their Crave Sauce is hard to describe, wish I knew what was in it. I didn't have a problem with tipping on the kiosk. I don't know if I missed it on how to omit an item (like lettuce or tomato) so I put it in the notes and it was still in my sub. No biggie I pulled them out. Will just double check the ordering system next time. Anyway, this is long. But I'll be back. I don't like spending $40 on two sandwiches so this is a nice change! Halal meat is not important to me but I know it is to many so that's great. read more

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This place is absolute fire. The ambiance is great with the anime and cartoon references throughout the shop. I like how the ordering screen also has a comic touch. We had the Tom and Jerry and Wolverine Fries. We got the large sandwich which was filled to the brim. It tasted amazing and the portions are great. I like how they don't skimp on the meat or veggies compared to Ike's. The staff were super friendly and gave us some hot sauce for free. Would love to go back and it's amazing it's 100% Halal. read more